Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Press Box

MARQUETTE, Mich. – Northern Michigan University athletic tickets are now available at the NMU Ticket Office in the Superior Dome. New options being offered this season are family ticket packages, “free” Dome walking passes for season ticket holders and senior discount rates on single game tickets.

Current season ticket holders renewal information will be sent the week of July 14 for the 2008-09 season. Season tickets may be purchased for all sports now. Season tickets are available for basketball ($90 combined men’s and women’s), football ($35), hockey ($209 for all games, $99 for Friday only and $110 for Saturday only) and volleyball ($50). Student prices for fans 18 and under are also available.

The hockey season ticket renewal deadline is Friday, Sept. 5. Single game tickets are now on sale for basketball, football and volleyball. Hockey single game tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 22.

Group tickets are available for men’s and women’s basketball, football, hockey and volleyball. Groups of 15 or more receive discounted ticket prices; block seating, group recognition at the game and other activities as designed for your group. This is perfect for youth groups, employees, family or friends for special occasions with the Wildcats. Group tickets prices range from $3 to $9. Hockey has selected games in which group tickets will not be available.

New this season are family packages with discounted pricing for all ticketed events including hockey. Family packs are designed for two adults and up to three children. This offers the NMU family “fans” an affordable entertainment option.

Also new this season is a “free” year long Dome walking pass to be included with the purchase of a season hockey ticket package. A semester walking pass will be given with the purchase of a basketball, football or volleyball season ticket.

Seniors, 60 and older, will now receive an added discount benefit of $2 off the regular price of a single game ticket for all sporting events.

“With the economy the way it is, we have kept ticket prices the same as last year. We are also offering some new options which we hope are attractive to Wildcat fans to offer them an affordable entertainment option,” said Ken Godfrey, NMU athletic director. “The Dome walking pass with the purchase of a season ticket should be popular and beneficial to fans also.”

Fans with questions about tickets and/or to purchase tickets should contact the NMU Ticket Office in the Superior Dome at 906-227-1032. Ticket office hours during the summer are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.